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Oil Burner Technician

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Laurel, MDFull-time$30–40/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$30–40/hr
Location
Laurel, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MD HVACR Apprentice License, requiredEPA Certification Or Ability To Obtain, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

ARS-Rescue Rooter is hiring an Oil Burner Technician to install, maintain, and repair residential oil-fired heating systems. The role supports homeowners through HVAC repair, maintenance, and system diagnostics. It offers full-time, year-round work, with hourly pay plus commission and a sign-on bonus based on experience, license, and interview. The company describes itself as a provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Oil-Fired Heating Systems, requiredOil Burners, requiredBoilers, requiredFurnaces, requiredAttic and Crawlspace Work, requiredHeavy Equipment Lifting, required

Qualifications

MD HVACR Apprentice License, requiredEPA Certification or Ability to Obtain, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredClean Driving Record, requiredBackground Check, requiredDrug Screening, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Company Name ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview

Pay: $30 - $40 per hour plus commission

Sign On Bonus: Up to $1,500 based on experience, license, and interview

Earning potential over $100,000/year based on performance

Full-time, year-round work

Join ARS-Rescue Rooter, the nation’s largest provider of residential HVAC, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services, with more than 7,000 team members and over 45 years of experience delivering trusted home comfort solutions.

We are hiring an Oil Burner Technician to install, maintain, and repair oil-fired heating systems. This role supports homeowners by providing reliable HVAC repair, maintenance, and system diagnostics.

What We Offer

  • Insurance available after 31 days

  • Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week)

  • Dental, vision, HSA/FSA

  • 401(k) with company match

  • 13 days PTO + 8 paid holidays

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • Take-home service vehicle + gas card

  • Uniforms + cleaning service

  • Weekly direct deposit

Responsibilities

As an Oil Burner Technician, you will:

  • Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair residential oil-fired heating systems, including oil burners, boilers, furnaces, and related equipment.

  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions, fuel delivery issues, leaks, and problems with burner components and controls.

  • Perform preventative maintenance, including cleaning burner components, replacing filters and nozzles, and inspecting fuel lines and related equipment.

  • Test, adjust, and calibrate oil burners to promote safe combustion, improve system efficiency, and reduce emissions.

  • Inspect thermostats, motors, pumps, safety devices, ventilation systems, and other heating system components.

  • Identify necessary repairs or replacement parts and explain recommended solutions clearly to homeowners.

  • Verify proper system operation and safety following repairs, maintenance, or installation.

  • Follow applicable safety procedures, manufacturer specifications, and local codes and regulations.

  • Maintain accurate service documentation and provide professional, courteous customer service.

  • Maintain a clean and professional appearance while representing ARS-Rescue Rooter in customers’ homes.

This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, help homeowners stay comfortable, and build a rewarding career with an established leader in residential home services.

Qualifications

What You Need:

  • Previous hands-on experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing oil-fired heating systems

  • Knowledge of oil burners, boilers, and furnaces

  • Must have a MD HVACR apprentice license

  • EPA certification (or ability to obtain)

  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

  • Must pass background check and drug screening

  • Ability to work in attics, crawlspaces, and lift heavy HVAC equipment

For questions about the role, you may contact our recruiting team at 202-674-3909.

*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. *Sign-On Bonuses only available for roles that have them advertised; amounts are depending on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum. American Residential Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,340 open HVAC Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30–40/hr
  • Maryland median$32–36/hr23 hourly ranges
  • US median$29–42/hr584 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $35/hr, is 3% above the Maryland median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the top quarter of HVAC Technician hourly ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open HVAC Technician jobs in Maryland and 1,340 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
HVAC Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (858 postings).
Education
5 of the 1,340 open HVAC Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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